Swanville
A Community That
Comes Together.
Swanville is a welcoming central Minnesota community where local businesses, schools, recreation, and longtime traditions create a strong sense of hometown connection. Set in a scenic valley near Pepin Lake, Swanville combines quiet small-town living with outdoor recreation and the everyday services that keep community life close to home.
Welcome to Swanville
Small-Town Living With
A Strong Community Spirit.
Swanville’s character comes from the people and places that bring the community together. Local businesses, Swanville Public School, churches, civic organizations, community events, and recreation all contribute to everyday life.
That community spirit is especially visible during traditions such as the Mid-Summer Carnival, while Pepin Lake and the surrounding rural landscape give residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors close to home.
Swanville, Minnesota
Swanville. A community that comes together.
With a valley setting near Pepin Lake, local businesses, and the Mid-Summer Carnival, Swanville brings everyday living and community traditions together. Explore the people, homes, workforce, and household resources that shape life and economic development in Swanville.
People & community
A snapshot of the people and households that make up Swanville.
Population estimate
Estimated residents
Median age
Years
Households
Occupied housing units
Population by age
Explore the age groups represented in the community.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2 |
| 5–9 | 16 |
| 10–14 | 11 |
| 15–19 | 26 |
| 20–24 | 3 |
| 25–29 | 20 |
| 30–34 | 2 |
| 35–39 | 7 |
| 40–44 | 13 |
| 45–49 | 36 |
| 50–54 | 25 |
| 55–59 | 17 |
| 60–64 | 10 |
| 65–69 | 36 |
| 70–74 | 22 |
| 75–79 | 7 |
| 80–84 | 16 |
| 85+ | 5 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Homes & housing
Explore home values, rental costs, and the balance of owner-occupied and rented homes.
Median home value
Owner-occupied homes
Median monthly gross rent
Monthly rent and applicable utility costs
Owner & renter households
See how occupied homes are divided between owners and renters.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 97 |
| Renter occupied | 41 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Income & household resources
Household income and poverty measures provide context for local economic development.
Median household income
Household income
Per capita income
Income per resident
Poverty rate
Share below the poverty level
People below the poverty level
Estimated people
Workforce & education
Explore the resident labor force and educational attainment in Swanville.
Civilian labor force
Residents age 16 and older
The civilian labor force includes residents who are employed or unemployed and looking for work. This measure describes residents, rather than jobs located within the city.
Educational attainment
Education levels among residents age 25 and older.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 5 |
| High school / GED | 104 |
| Some college, no degree | 48 |
| Associate’s degree | 34 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24 |
| Graduate / professional degree | 1 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
How Swanville works
A closer look at commuting patterns and working from home.
Drive alone
Share of workers age 16+
Carpool
Share of workers age 16+
Use public transit
Share of workers age 16+
Work from home
Share of workers age 16+
Residents working from home
Workers age 16 and older
These are selected work and commuting measures. Walking, cycling, and other travel modes are not shown.
Connected at home
Broadband subscriptions offer a household-level view of digital connectivity.
Households with broadband
Share of households with a subscription
Broadband households
Number of households with a subscription
These figures describe household subscriptions, not internet speeds or service availability at a specific address.
A Look Back
From a Gathering Place to a Hometown.
Swanville grew from settlement, timber, agriculture, and the railroad, developing a community identity built around local enterprise, civic involvement, and gathering together.
Families Put Down Roots
John Baptist Blais and his family arrive from Quebec, joining other early families settling among the heavily wooded countryside around what would become Swanville.
Railroad and Commerce Arrive
Railroad construction reaches the area while a new supply store and other buildings begin establishing a commercial center for the growing community.
A Town Gets Its Name
Residents gather for a dance at the local store and submit ideas for the young community's name. Swanville wins the vote, drawing inspiration from the Swan River, Swan Lake, and surrounding area.
Swanville Incorporates
Residents vote unanimously to incorporate the village. Swanville officially becomes an incorporated community on May 24.
A Woman Leads the Community
Isabelle Flood is elected mayor, adding Swanville to the story of women taking on local civic leadership in early twentieth-century Minnesota.
Community Highlights
Traditions, Outdoors, and Everyday Community.
From summer celebrations to schools and outdoor spaces, Swanville offers plenty of ways to feel connected close to home.
Mid-Summer Carnival
Swanville’s signature summer celebration brings residents, families, and visitors together and remains one of the community’s best-known traditions.
Pepin Lake & Outdoor Life
Pepin Lake, the community park, and Swanville’s rural surroundings provide places to enjoy the outdoors and spend time together.
Learning Close to Home
Swanville Public School serves students from preschool through high school and remains an important center for education, activities, athletics, and community life.
Life in Swanville
A Small Community With Plenty of Hometown Life.
Life in Swanville is shaped by the places and traditions that keep people connected. Local businesses, Swanville Public School, community organizations, parks, churches, and events all contribute to a town where residents can remain closely involved in the community around them.
Pepin Lake and the surrounding rural landscape add opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while traditions such as the Mid-Summer Carnival bring residents, families, and visitors together year after year.
Explore Swanville
Find Your Place in the Community.
Whether you are considering Swanville as a place to live, grow a business, invest, or simply experience more of central Minnesota, TCDC can help connect you with local contacts, resources, properties, and opportunities.
City Information
Mayor
Sandy Lange
City Clerk/Treasurer
Julie Hollermann
City office phone
City office email
City hall address